Throughout the Bobcats’ past few wins, the offense hac stolen the show by scoring 10 goals during the past three games.
On the road against Youngstown State on Friday, the high-scoring offense slowed it’s pace, forcing the defense to step up to win Ohio's fourth consecutive game, as the Bobcats defeated the Penguins 1-0.
The Bobcats (4-2-1) came out slow as they only managed to attempt two shots during the first half, despite entering the day averaging 14 shots per game. Slow starts have been Ohio’s style lately struggling to gain control of the game.
However, when the second half starts they become a whole new team dictating play and putting games away late.
The game was anyone’s to take after 45 minutes as it was 0-0 with the first half being relatively uneventful, but once again, the Bobcats came out of halftime ready to dominate.
Ohio came out firing in the second half, as it attempted 10 shot, while Youngstown State only managed to attempt four.
Mattie Liston turned away each of the four shots and finished the contest five total saves to give the Bobcats their first shutout of the season, as well as coach Aaron Rodgers’ first of his career.
The lone goal of the game came off a corner from junior Tonya Frasik to classmate Liz Finley in the 66’ minute. The ball rebounded to Finley in the box and she put it away for her second goal of the season.
Frasik has recorded an assist in each of the past three games from the corner spot. Prior to those games, the Bobcats had failed to score from a corner. With this victory, the Bobcats also improved to 3-0 on the road this season.
Ohio will next travel to Cleveland State on September 20th. For the Bobcats’ final game before beginning Mid-American Conference play.
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